Los Glaciares National Park | World Heritage Explorer

World Heritage Identification Number: 145

World Heritage since: 1981

Category: Natural Heritage

Transboundary Heritage: No

Endangered Heritage: No

Country: 🇦🇷 Argentina

Continent: Americas

UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean

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Los Glaciares National Park: A Landscape of Ice and Stone in Patagonia

Los Glaciares National Park, located in the southwestern region of Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, is a breathtaking expanse of ice, stone, and water that offers visitors a glimpse into one of the most pristine and untouched landscapes on Earth. Established in 1937, this national park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981 due to its exceptional natural beauty and unique geological features.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The Los Glaciares National Park is an area of exceptional natural beauty, with rugged, towering mountains and numerous glacial lakes, including Lake Argentino, which is 160 km long. At its farthest end, three glaciers meet to dump their effluvia into the milky grey glacial water, launching massive igloo icebergs into the lake with thunderous splashes.

Encyclopedia Record: Los Glaciares National Park

Los Glaciares National Park is a federal protected area in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina.

Additional Site Details

Area: 726,927 hectares

UNESCO Criteria: (vii) — Contains superlative natural phenomena or beauty
(viii) — Outstanding example representing major earth stages

Coordinates: -50 , -73.24944

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Country Information: Argentina

Official Name: Argentine Republic

Capital: Buenos Aires

Continent: Americas

Population (2024): 45,696,159

Population (2023): 45,538,401

Population (2022): 45,407,904

Land Area: 2,736,690 sq km

Currency: Argentine peso (ARS)

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UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Los Glaciares National Park
Wikipedia: Los Glaciares National Park

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